Timeline: 1:34 Packing nutrition and essentials 2:46 Driving up North 5:18 Start from Keswick, ON 7:34 Lunch Break @ Gilford, ON (40km in) 10:08 Barrie, ON (72 km in) 13:45 Carthew Bay, ON (105 km in) 17:17 Orillia, ON (110 km in) 18:49 Lagoon City, ON (135 km in) 19:45 Beaverton, ON (167 km in) 20:18 Keswick, ON (202 km - Finish)
You have inspired me. I have always wanted to do this ride, especially after doing the Barrie to Orillia trail earlier this year. I had always thought that the better route was to go counter clockwise. thanks for the video
I really enjoyed this video and how you structured it. I really liked the pre-ride runthrough of your prep work; would look to see more of that next time. Great job!
Nice. As a Barrie native, I’d like to do this next time I’m home. Last time I went out to Big Bay Point, which was already quite nice but only about 65km. My longest ride to date is 165km or so, so I’ve got some more work to do! Nice video! Would be nice to see the GPX.
Impressive to have done this loop in one go. I went on a 5 day, 400KM bike tour in those areas last summer and the rolling hills absolutely killed me legs. I can't imagine doing 200KM on one day.
Feel free to use the many available apps to help you out creating maps and routes. Some I can suggest are Strava, Map My Ride, All Trails, and even Google Maps has some functionality. Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors!
Indeed amazing. I'd say focus on the nutrition and the weather. In 5+ hour rides, you might feel great in the beginning but gradually you get overwhelmed with fatigue and muscle soreness. Have as many 100+ km rides in the bag as you can before and gradually increase the distance to 200. Also, start your ride a few hours earlier to avoid a ride in dark. I am sure you'll enjoy it 💪🚴
Timeline:
1:34 Packing nutrition and essentials
2:46 Driving up North
5:18 Start from Keswick, ON
7:34 Lunch Break @ Gilford, ON (40km in)
10:08 Barrie, ON (72 km in)
13:45 Carthew Bay, ON (105 km in)
17:17 Orillia, ON (110 km in)
18:49 Lagoon City, ON (135 km in)
19:45 Beaverton, ON (167 km in)
20:18 Keswick, ON (202 km - Finish)
You have inspired me. I have always wanted to do this ride, especially after doing the Barrie to Orillia trail earlier this year. I had always thought that the better route was to go counter clockwise. thanks for the video
Thanks for the kind words. Enjoy your ride 👌💪🚴
I really enjoyed this video and how you structured it. I really liked the pre-ride runthrough of your prep work; would look to see more of that next time. Great job!
Glad you liked it and appreciate the feedback. Sure 👍
I’m actually planning to do a Lake Simcoe Loop at the end of next summer. Awesome job!!!!!
I am sure you'll have fun 🚴☀️
Nice. As a Barrie native, I’d like to do this next time I’m home. Last time I went out to Big Bay Point, which was already quite nice but only about 65km. My longest ride to date is 165km or so, so I’ve got some more work to do! Nice video! Would be nice to see the GPX.
That's great. I am sure you'll love it. Strava activity was already in the video description: www.strava.com/activities/4046307635
Oops. I couldn’t find the description somehow. 😳 Thanks!
Looks like such an awesome route. I may add it to my list, but I think I would give myself two days. Thanks for the inspiration.
Indeed it is an awesome road, especially on the Western side of the Lake. Ride safe and enjoy!
Impressive to have done this loop in one go. I went on a 5 day, 400KM bike tour in those areas last summer and the rolling hills absolutely killed me legs. I can't imagine doing 200KM on one day.
Thanks! That area is absolutely stunning. I am sure you had fun on your bike 😀
Really inspiring video!
Thanks for watching. Ride on!
Awesome video man! I'm a relatively noob cyclist. I've been dreaming of doing this route for a while. Thank you for documenting it!!!
Thanks! It was a fun route. You never regret it 👌🚴♂️
Good video. Will try to do it this summer. Thank you
I am sure you'll have fun. Safe riding 👍🚴
Awesome Ride Man and Fantastic vid
Thanks! 👍
I'm doing a walk and I'm heading out from Orillia. I'm trying to create a map for myself and just a bit confused getting a map together.
Feel free to use the many available apps to help you out creating maps and routes. Some I can suggest are Strava, Map My Ride, All Trails, and even Google Maps has some functionality. Stay safe and enjoy the outdoors!
Dude! I also have an opus. Othello 2.0 and I just ordered some carbon 50mm wheels for this season
Cool. Love my Opus. Has been awesome all-arounder bike so far.
What camera and base/holder/selfie stick are you using? Great ride
It's a GoPro 7 Hero at my hand, some footage in the middle of the video are taken with an Akaso v50x mounted under the handlebar.
Amazing ride. I was thinking about doing this ride next year. Since you did it solo, any advice for a ride around Lake Simcoe?
Indeed amazing. I'd say focus on the nutrition and the weather. In 5+ hour rides, you might feel great in the beginning but gradually you get overwhelmed with fatigue and muscle soreness. Have as many 100+ km rides in the bag as you can before and gradually increase the distance to 200. Also, start your ride a few hours earlier to avoid a ride in dark. I am sure you'll enjoy it 💪🚴
I might try this :D
What kind of tyre width did you use
I am using GP5000 TL 25c for this ride
You rode 200km and only ate like 2000 calories?
Yes. Spent almost 4000 calories and managed to intake around half. Working on eating more on the bike. It's a training on its own.
I eat more for 100km! 😂
your friend is not very reliable:)
nice ride!
Cheers!